Need advice for a set of golf clubs. Please recommend.?

Question

I've just started golfing on a consistent basis. I would still consider myself a beginner/amatuer. I need clubs that offer alot of forgiveness but are still effective/trendy.

I really like the Nike clubs...maybe it's the look. Would a set of the CCi irons with a Sumo driver be recommended? I could even afford the new Slingshot irons and then get a Sumo driver.

I don't really know what the deal with Hybrid Clubs are... I rarely use a wood unless I have to punch something... otherwise I stick to my irons and driver.

Goals of my next purchase... to have relatively effective clubs that I can use for a couple years... that also offer me alot of forgiveness and help me get some more distance..... I currently use like a 6 year old Spalding bag/club combo that I got when I was 16.

Answer 1

Callaway X20's are the best clubs out there and you wont need an upgrade for along time to come

Answer 2

Anything you get is going to be better than the spalding set.

The nike's are decent, but personally I dont recommend nike clubs.  Just because tiger plays them, doesnt mean the clubs you are going to get are any good.  As for the hybrids, they are used as a substitute for the long irons, like the 3,4.  They are easier to hit, longer and more accurate, and more versatile.  Trust me when I say this, and its nothing personal, but at the skill level that you are, you should get a hybrid for your 3 iron.  It will really benefit you.  Pro's even use hybrids, so its not like they are just for the average golfer.

As far as club recommendations, here are a few.  Keep in mind that unless you hit the clubs before hand, there is no way to tell that they are going to be the right clubs for you.

Irons:

Taylormade R7 or RAC series

Callaway X20's, X 18's, or any of the X series for that matter

Cleveland TA 2, TA 4, TA 7, CG 2, CG 4.  Cleveland is a really good company for the average golfer.

Nike slingshots, if you have to get nike, might as well get these.

Drivers/Woods:

Taylormade - any of the R7 series, or the newer CGB series.

Titleist 905R, AP1, AP 2

Ping G5

Cleveland Hibore, Hibore XL

Callaway FTI

Hybrids:

Nickent 3xd or 4xd

Taylormade Rescue TP

Cleveland Hibore

Titleist 508

Callaway (any of them)

You might revamp your wedges and putter to it you really want to get good.  Here are some extra recommendations:

Wedges:

Taylormade TP

Cleveland CG12, CG 14

Titleist Vokey Spin Milled

Nike Pro wedge

Putters:

Scotty Cameron Study Style

Oddyssey

Ping

Hope this helps, good luck

Answer 3

I've just started golfing a little more consistently this year and replaced my hand-me-down 15-20 year old clubs (with woods made of actual wood!).

Anyways, I picked up a set of the Adams Ovation 3 from d**k's Sporting Goods which set me back $199 for 4-LW. I've found them quite forgiving and they give good feedback (vibration) on mishits which I like.

I picked up a Cobra Baffler Hybrid ($150) as a 3 iron replacement and although I still need some more practice with it, it's a very nice club to have. I picked up a used Callaway X460 for $150 to round out the set.

Answer 4

Dont get set on a brand. Go to your local golf shop....and tell them how much u wanna spend and what u want. Deff get them custom fit. Like the 1 poster said dont forget about the wedges and a good putter. I like hybrids.....esp off the tee for me. Can usually hit a 3 hybrid about 200yds pretty straight off the tee....so dont rule them out. If your looking for distance dont 4get about the ball. Not all balls are created equal.....Ive heard the Nike Juice is 1 of the longer balls out there 2day...ask the pro 2 recommend a distance ball for you. I still feel Ping is top of the line. The G10 is very forgiving, quite stylish, and will last for years 2 come. My dad had an old Ping Eye 2 set that lasted 15 plus years no problem. So you might wanna look into Pings. Also heard Pings new I series putter is really good. Cleveland and Titleist usually have good wedges.

Hope this helps

Best of luck!

Answer 5

Hybrids replace the long irons(2, 3, and 4 irons) which many beginners find hard to hit.  Hybrids are much easier to hit.  I have all Nike equipment so I'd recommend them.  The Slingshots may be a bit more forgiving than the CCi.  Also give the Ignite irons a try.  It's a mixed set that includes hybrids and irons.  Rory Sabatini used these before he switched to Adams.  If a Pro finds them effective then I'd say they're effective.  He won with them.

Answer 6

I would suggest that you attend a club fitting session with the golf pro nearest you who is considered an excellent  teacher and club fitter. You have been playing the game and must have developed your golf swing . Now is the time to have a set of clubs which fit your stature and your swing. There is little sense in taking the advice of Yahoo addicts. When in need go to the expert.